Project Accountant II bei West Yost Associates

Who we are:

We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Work® based on feedback from our community of over 260 team members.  We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and have been recognized as one of Fortune’s® Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 – 2025.  Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west.  As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2025 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day.

Pay rate range:  $31.88 - $40.86.  Based on our Davis, CA office location.  (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). 

Status: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Davis, CA - (https://www.westyost.com/locations/ ).  **This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.**

Standard benefits:

We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT II

West Yost Associates (West Yost) is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Project Accountant to support the accounting department in our Davis office. This full-time position will interface directly with engineering project managers and staff, and report to the Accounting Supervisor. The Project Accountant II will provide support to the existing accounting staff in billing, accounts receivable, contracts, accounts payable, job costing, and assisting in the completion of special projects.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of accounting processes and experience with automated accounting systems, preferably Deltek or similar ERP systems, Concur, etc. Construction or professional services firm experience including complex contracting is preferred. The ability to work independently as well as a team environment and meet deadlines is required. The candidate must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and exciting environment utilizing strong problem-solving skills while efficiently organizing workload and prioritizing competing responsibilities.

BASIC JOB FUNCTION

The Project Accountant II will provide support to the existing accounting staff in billing, project budgets, accounts receivable, contracts, accounts payable, and assisting in the completion of special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE)

1. Accurate and timely preparation and review of client invoices
2. Interface regularly with project management and project team; assist Project Manager with project setup and closeout.
3. Monitor projects for contract compliance, performance and key indicators.
4. Reviewing construction/professional services contracts and setting up jobs in the accounting system to ensure that the financial impact of contracts and/or change orders are reflected correctly.
5. Ensure all incurred cost is reflected accurately and in a timely fashion on the project, including subconsultant invoices, team member expense reimbursements, etc.
6. Clear and professional communication with project managers
7. As part of the billing team, coordinating, completing, and assisting with complex billing issues.
8. Collections, as needed.
9. Preparation of accounts receivable and payable reconciliations and analysis reports required for general ledger purposes
10. Set up and modification of complex Excel spreadsheets
11. Posting transactions to the general ledger, including payables, cash receipts and disbursements.
12. General administration of accounting processes.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without written notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years of related experience

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• Proficiency with automated accounting systems

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

*This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices.

Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence.  We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees.  Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, you’ll do the best work of your life.

 A day in the life:

You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance.  All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs.  We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun.

Other unique benefits:

You’ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. You’ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement.